Donegal deaths latest:“They were the best in the world” - Parish priest

23 Oct 2014

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The elderly couple found dead this morning at their home in Carndonagh were “the best in the world”, their local priest has said.

The elderly couple found dead this morning at their home in Carndonagh were “the best in the world”, their local priest has said.

A man in his 40s, who was known to the couple, is being held by Gardaí in Buncrana following the grim discovery at the house in Churchtown, on the outskirts of the Inishowen town, at around 9am this morning.

The scene has been sealed off to allow for Garda forensic examination.

The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed and investigations are continuing, a Garda spokersperson said.

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